JA Bowling Classic Playbook - Junior Achievement of Washington

Major Sponsors
JA salutes our
Statewide 2015 Fundraising Superheroes
2016 Junior Achievement
Bowling Classic Playbook
Top Bowling Fundraising Companies
Mission Support Alliance
Tulalip Tribes
Bechtel National
Bank of America
Fred Meyer
GESA Credit Union
CH2MHILL
Financial Pacific Leasing
KeyBank
Walmart
QUESTIONS? Call 206.808.5872 or e-mail: [email protected];
http://www.jawashington.org/bowling/
Junior Achievement of Washington
1700 Westlake Ave N. Ste 400, Seattle, WA 98109
jawashington.org/bowling
jawashington.org/bowling
Calling all SUPERHEROES!
Are you ready for Junior Achievement’s
2016 Bowling Classic Heroes Bowl?
What is Junior Achievement?
How it works
Junior Achievement is a nonprofit
organization whose core purpose
is to inspire and prepare young
people to succeed in a global
economy. We work in partnership
with our local schools and
businesses to improve student
knowledge in the areas of financial
literacy, workforce readiness, and entrepreneurship.
Junior Achievement (JA) volunteers make a positive impact on
students in our communities. Through age appropriate content,
students are engaged with hands-on experiences to help them
understand the economics of life. JA Volunteers serve as role models
as they lead activities and share their real-life experiences with the
class.
Placement
JA offers JA volunteers the opportunity to choose a school and
classroom. The JA volunteer and teacher coordinate the teaching
schedule.
What is JA’s Bowling Classic?
Comprehensive Training
JA volunteers will be trained in delivering the JA lessons, working
with the classroom teacher and managing student participation.
The JA Bowling Classic is Junior Achievement’s largest annual
fundraiser. The event generates funds necessary to bring JA
programs to more than 115,000 students across Washington.
This year over 5,000 community volunteers will donate their time
to teach Junior Achievement programs to students in grades
K-12. The results...students are exposed to DYNAMIC role
models who reinforce the importance of education while laying
the foundation for success. The more funds raised the more
programs we can provide, and the more students we can reach!
Minimal Time Commitment
The time commitment is minimal compared to the significant
impact a volunteer will make.
Elementary School: Five 30-45 minute sessions Middle & High
School: A number of lessons ranging from 45 minutes to 1 hour
What are the benefits to my company?
JA staff support - JA staff is available to help every step of the way!
The JA Bowling Classic Heroes Bowl is a lot of fun and a great
way for your company to gather for a TEAM BUILDING
opportunity while supporting Junior Achievement. Company
leaders, employees and their families have an opportunity to
participate in a fun day, bowl, win prizes and support the
education of our FUTURE WORKFORCE. Last year the
Bowling Classic raised nearly $550,000 statewide!
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Your support is greatly appreciated!
Attend a scheduled JA volunteer training program
Receive/or create a classroom assignment
Contact assigned teacher to discuss logistics for
delivery of program
Prepare for teaching sessions and deliver the program
through to completion
Celebrate the difference you have made in the lives of
a whole classroom of local students!
Go to: jawashington.org/volunteer and Sign Up Today!
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Lane Sponsorship
Double your personal fundraising goal with ONE Lane Sponsorship!
JA of Washington
2016 Main Bowling Classic Dates
Eastern Washington/
Northern Idaho
Lilac Lanes
1112 E. Magnesium Rd.
Spokane, WA
Friday, February 26th
6-8pm
South Sound
Narrows Plaza Bowl
2200 Mildred St. W., University Place
Friday, May 13th
6-8pm
Saturday, May 14th
1-3pm, 3-5pm
Valley Bowl
8005 E. Sprague Ave.
Spokane Valley
Saturday February 27th
3-5pm
Snohomish County
Brunswick Majestic Lanes
1222 164th St. SW, Lynnwood
Friday, May 13th
6-8pm
Saturday, May 14th
10-12pm, 1-3pm
Southeastern Washington
Atomic Bowl
624 Wellsian Way, Richland
February 29th – March 5th
King County
West Seattle Bowl
4505 39th Ave SW, Seattle
Friday, May 13th
5-7pm, 7-9pm
Saturday, May 14th
11-1pm, 1-3pm, 3-5pm
Whatcom, Island and Skagit
Counties
Park Bowl
4175 Meridian, Bellingham
Friday, May 20th
6:30-8:30pm
Riverside Bowling Lanes
225 Riverside Lane, Mt. Vernon
Saturday, May 21st
11am-1pm
Central Washington
November 2016
Marji Fausko
Heather Vaughn
Coleen Drinkard
Cynthia Gartrell
Rachael McKinney
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King County/South Sound
206.808.5872
Snohomish/WIS
360.715.1132
Southeastern Washington
509.222.6471
Central Washington
509.853.1234
Eastern Washington & N. Idaho
509.624.7114
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
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Company Coordinator Checklist
Fundraising Ideas
Company Coordinators are responsible for recruiting Team
Captains who will find bowlers to compete on their teams. Please
follow these simple steps to ensure SUCCESS!
BOWLING KICKOFF - Attend the Bowling Kickoff and then set up
an internal Kickoff for your company
RECRUIT Team Captains to participate in the JA Bowling Classic
COMMUNICATE frequently with Team Captains regarding
fundraising goals and day of event details
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Inspire and motivate!
Monitor fundraising progress and advocate for website usage
as the preferred method to collect fundraising pledges
Be sure all bowlers know their event location, date and time
Day of JA Bowling Classic: Arrive at the bowling alley 15-30
minutes before your scheduled shift to coordinate check-in and
confirm collection envelopes are completed and turn in to JA
representative. NO CASH PLEASE.
All donations must be received by JA on Monday at 4pm
two weeks after event to qualify for prizes
Jeans for Junior Achievement: Employees designate one day or
even a whole week as Jeans for JA casual day/week. Employees
give a donation (typically $5 a week) and proudly show their
support for kids by wearing their Jeans for JA sticker on the days
they wear jeans to work. For more information contact:
[email protected].
Mail to: Junior Achievement of Washington
1700 Westlake Ave N. Suite 400, Seattle, WA 98109
CONFIRM that Team Captains and bowlers have registered online
 Determine the day and shift that your teams would like to bowl
 Direct Team captains to www.jawashington.org/bowling to
register their teams
 Ensure registration fees have been paid
MATCHING FUNDS - ask your employer to match pledges raised.
Provide Team Captain company matching instructions
to distribute to team members
jawashington.org/bowling
JA 'Schoolhouse' Sales: Sell JA paper schoolhouses for a
donation of $1, $5, or even $10 each! Download them from the
Resources section of your Personal Fundraising page or email
[email protected] for more information.
jawashington.org/bowling
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Team Captain Checklist
Fundraising Ideas
RECRUIT: Identify and invite 5 bowlers to join you in making a team of 6!
Lunch With CEO/President: Any employee reaching a goal of $___
will be treated to a lunch with the CEO or President. What a great
opportunity to acknowledge the efforts of the bowlers and their
fundraising success.
You've Been Greened: Anonymously "decorate" an unsuspecting
senior management office from top to bottom with Junior
Achievement green then leave a "ransom" note that the décor can
be removed and relocated into another office of their choice for a
fee. (Say, $25).
Car Wash: Have your senior staff wash the cars of all employees
who raise more than $250 for JA's Bowling Classic. Or recruit some
hard-working volunteers to wash cars in a parking lot for a fee.
Potato Bake or Breakfast in a BAG: An easy fundraiser that will
bring in the troops! Bake the potatoes and provide the
toppings: sour cream, butter, onions, spices, chili, bacon bits,
chives, etc.
Who can resist home-baked goods? You can even
host a silent auction bake sale that closes five
minutes before lunch time. Hungry shoppers...what
motivation to drive up the bids!
Chili or Soup Contest: Cold weather is the perfect time to hold a
chili or soup-cooking contest. Those who wish to sample the soup/
chili pay a fee.
REGISTER your bowling team online
 Go to www.jawashington.org/bowling. Select your Region and you
will be re-directed to the JA Bowling Classic
fundraising page
 Select Register for this Event. Enter name, email
and create your user name and password
 Click the Register Now button
 Select your Bowling Session
 Create a Team
Individual Goals and Team goals are automatically set at $150.00 and
$900.00. Change the amount at any time and raise more!
 Ensure bowler fees are paid. $12 per bowler or $72.00 per team for
2 hours of bowling, shoe rental and lane reservations
 Optional Merchandise—Purchase a Lane Sponsorship for $300 or
encourage business partners to purchase on your behalf and double
your fundraising dollars. Lane Sponsorships are also available to
purchase separately in the Store on the Navigation Bar
 COMPLETE REGISTRATION and complete the quick walkthrough
to setup your personal fundraising page. Utilize the social media and
email templates to send out a quick note asking your team to sign up
to bowl
ENCOURAGE & MOTIVATE your team to FUNDRAISE
Motivate team bowlers to fundraise with email updates, office fundraising
events, helpful tips, etc. Check out our Resources link on your personal
fundraising page. Use your Team page to track progress!
COLLECT check donations and record totals (including online) on
collection envelope
Dessert Contest: This contest will be very popular! Judges pay to
participate. Extras are sold to co-workers.
MATCHING FUNDS Confirm with your Coordinator that your company
matches funds raised, and share this with teammates
Make it easy: Order in pizza and charge a premium for resale!
BOWL with a PURPOSE and have fun!
 Be sure all bowlers know their event location, date and time
 Arrive at the bowling alley 15-30 minutes before your scheduled shift
to check in team and turn in fundraising envelope
 All donations must be received by JA on Monday at 4pm two
weeks after bowling event in order to qualify for prizes
Rose Sales: Be a hit with the special person in your life on
Valentine's, Mother or Father’s day with flowers, candy and balloon
sales in your office. Check the selection at the local discount and
dollar stores.
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Bowler Checklist
FUNDRAISING WITH A PURPOSE
JOIN A TEAM: Go to www.jawashington.org/bowling. Select your
Region and you will be re-directed to the JA Bowling Classic
Fundraising page
FAVORITE FUNdraisers
Ask a Friend: Ask 15 people for
$10 each or 10 people for $15 each.
Ask friends and family. If everyone
donates, you would already meet the
$150 individual fundraising goal.
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In the Search box at the top of the page, search for your Team or
Team Captain
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Select Register for this event (below thermometer)
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Create your user name and password (you may also login through
your Google, Yahoo, Twitter or Facebook account)
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Select Join a Team (Enter Team name)
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Registration Fees - Are you paying for yourself, registering a team
or is your company paying your company fee? If you are registering
yourself, select Bowler Registration. If you know the name of your
company team, enter the name in the Join A Team box and if the
team has been previously registered it will appear in the search box
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Fundraising Goal - Your individual goal is already set at $150.00
and will be displayed on your personal fundraising page on a
thermometer that tracks your progress
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Optional Merchandise - Purchase a Lane Sponsorship for $300 or
encourage business partners to purchase on your behalf and
DOUBLE your fundraising dollars. The Lane Sponsorships are also
available to purchase separately in the Store on the Navigation Bar
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COMPLETE REGISTRATION and complete the quick Walkthrough
to setup your personal fundraising page. You will receive a
confirmation email with your registration information. Utilize the
social media and email templates to send out to your friends and
family to donate. It’s easy and fun!
 Ask friends and family to support your efforts by making a taxdeductible donation to Junior Achievement. Start Early!
 Need help with fundraising? Check out our Resources link on your
personal fundraising page (dashboard)
 Track offline (i.e., check/cash) donations online as a pledge or
record them on the pledge form available on Resources link on
your dashboard
 Turn in all donations to your Team Captain no later than the date of
your bowling event. Team captains will check in your entire team at
registration
BOWL with a PURPOSE and have fun!
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Inter-office competition
Hold an inter-office competition with other bowling teams. Award
the team that raises the most money with a prize!
Silent Auction / Yard Sale: Use the employee lunchroom or
lobby for this very popular and easy fundraiser!
Prime Parking: "Sell" a prime parking spot at your organization
to the highest bidder. The top bidder gets the spot for a day, a
week, or a month.
Change to Make a Change: Place "Penny Jars" near the
coffeepot and throughout your organization. Flyer placed near
the jar could read: "Junior Achievement Month. Every time you
drink a cup of coffee, please donate 25 cents to the future of our
local kids!"
Go Home Early: The boss collects $25 at the front door from
every employee who wants to leave work early.
Basket Raffles: Create themed baskets and hold a companywide raffle.
QUESTIONS?
Call 206.808.5872 or [email protected]
jawashington.org/bowling
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TOP BOWLER PRIZE
PRIZES
Grand Prize will be awarded to the top bowling fundraiser in each
Junior Achievement of Washington Region.
Must raise $2500 minimum to qualify
Each Prize level includes a JA T-shirt
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The Top Fundraiser in each JA Region will receive their choice of a
Vacation Internationale luxury resort stay and airfare courtesy of Alaska
Airlines.
Vacation Internationale Resort Stay available in Mazatlán, Mexico,
Vancouver, BC, Palm Springs, CA or Sunriver, OR
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$100-$149
Prize Voucher
2
$150-$249
Two Movie Passes
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$250-$499
$25.00 Fred Meyer gift card
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$500-$999
$50.00 Fred Meyer gift card
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$1000-$1999
$100.00 Fred Meyer gift card
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$2000-$2499
$250.00 Fred Meyer gift Card
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$2500 and up
See next page for details
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Bowlers become eligible for prizes once they have reached the
$100.00 individual level
Grand Prize will be awarded to the top company coordinator in each
Junior Achievement of Washington Region.
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Team Captains are also eligible for Top Bowler Prize
Must raise $2500 minimum to qualify
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It is the prize winner’s responsibility to check prize certificates for
any expiration dates and special restrictions. JA is not responsible
for missed expiration dates or lost prizes
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Bowlers are eligible to win one special or individual prize. For
example, bowlers raising $250.00 will only win the prize for that
prize level.
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The Grand Prize winners are not eligible for additional incentive
prizes
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Junior Achievement reserves the right to make comparable prize
substitutions and/or upgrade prizes
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Prizes over $600.00 subject to IRS rules. For prize redemption,
please contact your JA representative to receive tax and eligibility
forms
TOP BOWLING COORDINATOR PRIZE
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The Top company coordinator in each JA Region will
receive their choice of a Vacation Internationale
luxury resort stay. (Does not include airfare)
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Vacation Internationale Resort Stay available in Mazatlán, Mexico,
Vancouver, BC, Palm Springs, CA or Sunriver, OR
jawashington.org/bowling
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